Hearing Impairment

The causes of hearing impairment in newborns are usually genetic defects. Ear infections and the accumulation of earwax can cause hearing impairment in infants and older children.

Here is a look at the two different types of hearing impairment; conductive and sensorineural.

The definition of hearing impairment varies widely according to the specific discipline involved in providing services.

Generally speaking, hearing impairment has two types. This article defines both.

Surprisingly, there is a market growing in the United States at a rate faster than the population of the country itself. This segment of the population expands by about nine percent annually, almost double the rate of the United States.

Life gets so busy and just when we feel that things will get better, something else pops up and off we go running again in a chaotic direction. That has been my life lately. I wish I had more time to write. It truly is inspirational and motivating for me.

Hearing disabilities are common. Knowing the signs and getting help early helps to ensure that the disability does not impair communication skill development.

This article provides some basic ideas to help teachers in a regular classroom setting with some simple adaptations to help students with hearing impairments.

Recognizing a hearing impaired child in your classroom is important. Learning ways to communicate and create learning environment for the child can truly make a difference for the child and your class.

With breakthroughs in digital technology, digital hearing devices are becoming increasingly popular. As technology has advanced so too has the digital hearing instrument industry.